Messi threads a precise pass to Pedro on the right, setting up a left‑footed shot that is saved centrally by the Málaga keeper.

Messi slips a clever ball to David Villa on the left side of the box, and Villa finishes low into the bottom‑right corner for Barcelona’s second goal.

Messi attempts a through ball that sends Dani Alves in behind, but the move is halted as Alves is flagged offside.

Messi latches onto Iniesta’s through ball and fires a left‑footed effort from close range that flies just over the bar from the left side of the six‑yard box.

Dropping deep, Messi carries the ball in his own half and draws a foul, winning a free kick to relieve pressure for Barcelona.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half, beating his marker before being fouled and earning a dangerous free kick for Barcelona.

Messi slices open Málaga’s defense with a through ball to Iniesta, whose right‑footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Asenjo.

Messi receives a pass from Xavi and strikes a left‑footed shot from the center of the box, but Asenjo saves it straight in front of goal.

From a tight angle on the right, Messi connects with Pedro’s assist and unleashes a right‑footed shot that is again saved by Asenjo in the center of the goal.

Late in the match, Messi attempts a through ball to Bojan, but the forward goes too early and is ruled offside, stopping another potential attack.